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MOA: Similar measurement and geographical area 2948/78.

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MOA: Similar measurement and geographical area 2948/78.

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This armband is really similar to the one we have in our lab. Also, this armband belong to Papua. It is a thick band of tightly woven natural fibers, two thick bands of dark red.

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Found this going through the MOA website collection, looks very similar to the one we have in our collection.

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Found on MOA website, made of bamboo it is similar to what we thought of as a flute, could maybe be a smoking pipe.

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Found on the MOA website. While not the same kind of stone (not jade specifically), it is very similar in shape and design.

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This is similar to the shape

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The Canadian Museum of History describes the cloth as a place mat (and it is placed in the sub-category "food service tools and equipment"). However, I don't think the material would be best for eating food on. Please click on the link for a better photo of the designs on the front.

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Search the Collections | Canadian Museum of History

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Made from a curved gourd , zig-zag texture. Looks more comfortable than the ones above :)

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Search the Collections | Canadian Museum of History

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another smoking pipe example, found in the Canadian museum history collection.

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MOA labeled it as "breast shield"

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MOA MUSEUM

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This woven mask looks identical to the one we have in class in terms of shape and design. Though, I would add that the one we have in class is significantly less colorful. According to MOA, the mask is not just woven plant fiber, but also has clay incorporated.

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This one is even more similar. In terms of shape and colour.

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Found it from MOA website
It is a wooden comb made from bamboo

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This is more decorated then ours but it is a similar shape.

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Found it on ROM website
somewhat small in size

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Geography: Excavated at Gebel Adda, Egypt (ancient Nubia)

Period: Late Nubian Christian Period

Object number: 973.24.657

Credit Line: Gift of the National Geographic Society

Description Intact, thin, wooden comb made of a light-coloured wood, possibly boxwood. In section it tapers to a point at both top and bottom with a maximum width in the centre of 5 mm. There are 29 thin teeth about 2.5 cm long with a wider panel at each end to protect the narrow teeth from damage. Opposite the teeth, the handle is curved in the style of an Islamic arch with a point in the centre. The surface is smooth with a bit of damage on the top of one side. This comb would easily fit in the palm of the hand, hence being very portable. Although a surface find, this type of comb is characteristic of the medieval period in Egypt.

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Geography: Excavated at Gebel Adda, Egypt (ancient Nubia) Period: Late Nubian Christian Period Object number: 973.24.657 Credit Line: Gift of the National Geographic Society Description Intact, thin, wooden comb made of a light-coloured wood, possibly boxwood. In section it tapers to a point at both top and bottom with a maximum width in the centre of 5 mm.

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Medium

earthenware

Measurements

17.4 × 23.9 cm diameter

Place/s of Execution

East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

Accession Number

2013.308

Departments

Oceanic Decorative Arts / Pacific Art

Credit Line

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Geoff Allen AM in memory of Catherine Allen through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program, 2013
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Pot | Abelam people, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea | NGV | View Work

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Medium earthenware Measurements 17.4 × 23.9 cm diameter Place/s of Execution East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea Accession Number 2013.308 Departments Oceanic Decorative Arts / Pacific Art Credit Line National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Gift of Geoff Allen AM in memory of Catherine Allen through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program, 2013©

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Found this on MOA website. The height and diameter of this armband is similar to assigned armband. It is, however, belongs to another culture and made up of different material.

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Found this on MOA website. The height and diameter of this armband is similar to assigned armband. It is, however, belongs to another culture and made up of different material.

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Medium

wood

Measurements

22.1 × 4.0 × 0.6 cm

Place/s of Execution

Admiralty Islands, Manus Province, Papua New Guinea

Accession Number

ETH1-1973

Department

Pacific Art

Credit Line

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Hilda Richards, 1973
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Comb | Admiralty Islands, Manus Province, Papua New Guinea | NGV | View Work

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Medium wood Measurements 22.1 × 4.0 × 0.6 cm Place/s of Execution Admiralty Islands, Manus Province, Papua New Guinea Accession Number ETH1-1973 Department Pacific Art Credit Line National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Gift of Hilda Richards, 1973©

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canadian museum . more similar.

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Search the Collections | Canadian Museum of History

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Found that most combs look like this round one, but none with handles similar to other comb (E-992-017-016)

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Found it from MOV
It is quite different from other combs

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The creation of MOV's web accessible database, "openMOV", and associated digitized images has been made possible through grants from the City of Vancouver, Museums Assistance Program of the Department of Canadian Heritage, and the Irving K. Barber BC History Digitization Project.

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on the national gallery of Victoria, Australia

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Medium

earth pigments on clay over rattan

Measurements

22.3 × 16.0 × 9.2 cm

Place/s of Execution

Maprik, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

Accession Number

O17-1980

Departments

Oceanic Sculpture / Pacific Art

Credit Line

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria in memory of Stanley Gordon Moriarty by Jean McKay Moriarty, Fellow, 1980
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Yam mask | Abelam people, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea | NGV | View Work

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Medium earth pigments on clay over rattan Measurements 22.3 × 16.0 × 9.2 cm Place/s of Execution Maprik, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea Accession Number O17-1980 Departments Oceanic Sculpture / Pacific Art Credit Line National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria in memory of Stanley Gordon Moriarty by Jean McKay Moriarty, Fellow, 1980©

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Medium

earth pigments on clay over rattan

Measurements

53.0 × 17.5 × 13.0 cm

Place/s of Execution

Maprik, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

Accession Number

O11-1980

Departments

Oceanic Sculpture / Pacific Art

Credit Line

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria in memory of Stanley Gordon Moriarty by Jean McKay Moriarty, Fellow, 1980
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Yam mask | Abelam people, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea | NGV | View Work

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Medium earth pigments on clay over rattan Measurements 53.0 × 17.5 × 13.0 cm Place/s of Execution Maprik, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea Accession Number O11-1980 Departments Oceanic Sculpture / Pacific Art Credit Line National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria in memory of Stanley Gordon Moriarty by Jean McKay Moriarty, Fellow, 1980©

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Medium

earth pigments on clay over rattan

Measurements

28.0 × 24.3 × 14.1 cm

Place/s of Execution

Maprik, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

Accession Number

O13-1980

Department

Pacific Art

Credit Line

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria in memory of Stanley Gordon Moriarty by Jean McKay Moriarty, Fellow, 1980
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Yam mask | Abelam people, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea | NGV | View Work

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Medium earth pigments on clay over rattan Measurements 28.0 × 24.3 × 14.1 cm Place/s of Execution Maprik, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea Accession Number O13-1980 Department Pacific Art Credit Line National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria in memory of Stanley Gordon Moriarty by Jean McKay Moriarty, Fellow, 1980©

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Another Smoking Pipe example

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Medium

bamboo

Measurements

40.6 × 8.2 cm diameter

Place/s of Execution

Papua New Guinea

Accession Number

O114-1979

Department

Pacific Art

Credit Line

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria in memory of Stanley Gordon Moriarty by Jean McKay Moriarty, Fellow, 1979
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Smoking pipe | Sepik River, Papua New Guinea | NGV | View Work

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Medium bamboo Measurements 40.6 × 8.2 cm diameter Place/s of Execution Papua New Guinea Accession Number O114-1979 Department Pacific Art Credit Line National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria in memory of Stanley Gordon Moriarty by Jean McKay Moriarty, Fellow, 1979©

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According to the British Museum, these woven bags are a "sign of womanhood". They're meant to hold personal possessions, food items, and even babies. The thumbnail image is not the item, you have to scroll down a bit to their "Island of New Guinea" section to find the image and info on the bag.

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Basket

Reproduced by permission of Alick Tipoti the artist © The Trustees of the British Museum

Kaygasiw Usul, by Alick Tipoti

Pukara, collaborative painting by artists of Spinifex people

Canoe ornament

Mourner's costume

© Jimmy Kenny Thaiday, reproduced by permission of the artist

Lifu - ghost net shark figure by Jimmy Kenny Thaiday, 2019

© Guykuda_Mununggurr, reproduced by permission of the artist

Wolf-lady By Guykuda Mununggurr 2016/2017

© Danie Mellor, reproduced by permission of the artist

Of Myth and Memory, Artwork by Danie Mellor, 2018.

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People have been living in Australia for more than 60,000 years while some islands, such as Aotearoa (New Zealand), were peopled comparatively recently, about 1,000 years ago.

Between the late 18th century and the mid-20th century, Europeans colonised the whole of Oceania, introducing their own governments, commerce and Christian religion, as well as large-scale immigration to places such as Australia, Aotearoa (New Zealand) and Hawai'i.

Since they were colonised by Europeans, Oceanic peoples have at times migrated elsewhere for work and economic opportunities, especially from the smaller islands to larger countries but also to America and Europe.

Most countries in Oceania have gained independent governments since the mid-20th century but Indigenous people in the region continue to face challenges such as racial discrimination in some countries, environmental degradation and sea level rises in the smaller islands.

The British Museum's collections reflect the parts of the history of Oceania, acquired through various kinds of colonial relationships, including conflict, trade, missionary activity and donation. The collection is now curated as a cultural resource for the people of Oceania as well as the visiting and online public.

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Basket Kaygasiw Usul, by Alick Tipoti Pukara, collaborative painting by artists of Spinifex people Canoe ornament Mourner's costume Lifu - ghost net shark figure by Jimmy Kenny Thaiday, 2019 Wolf-lady By Guykuda Mununggurr 2016/2017 Of Myth and Memory, Artwork by Danie Mellor, 2018.

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Similar to wooden bowl that we have in our collection

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Medium

wood, fibre

Measurements

13.5 × 68.3 × 23.7 cm

Place/s of Execution

Lower Sepik River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

Accession Number

ETH4-1973

Department

Pacific Art

Credit Line

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Hilda Richards, 1973
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation

Gallery location

Not on display

Physical description

Oval shaped bowl with rounded base, has two carved projections at each end. The projections have a zig zag motif cut into them in ridges and a similar single decoration running around the edge of bowl. Pierced holes on each end, one with a string through it.

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Bowl | Lower Sepik River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea | NGV | View Work

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Medium wood, fibre Measurements 13.5 × 68.3 × 23.7 cm Place/s of Execution Lower Sepik River, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea Accession Number ETH4-1973 Department Pacific Art Credit Line National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Gift of Hilda Richards, 1973This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Vizard Foundation Gallery location Not on display Physical description Oval shaped bowl with rounded base, has two carved projections at each end.

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Medium

earth pigments on clay over rattan

Measurements

22.0 × 12.5 × 6.3 cm

Place/s of Execution

Maprik, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

Accession Number

O12-1980

Departments

Oceanic Sculpture / Pacific Art

Credit Line

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria in memory of Stanley Gordon Moriarty by Jean McKay Moriarty, Fellow, 1980
©

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Yam mask | Abelam people, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea | NGV | View Work

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Medium earth pigments on clay over rattan Measurements 22.0 × 12.5 × 6.3 cm Place/s of Execution Maprik, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea Accession Number O12-1980 Departments Oceanic Sculpture / Pacific Art Credit Line National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria in memory of Stanley Gordon Moriarty by Jean McKay Moriarty, Fellow, 1980©

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all from Plymouth UK

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Betel leaves are chewed together with areca nut and lime powder. Equipment used in betel chewing includes a pestle and mortar to grind the lime, a gourd for storing it, and a spatula for transferring the lime to the mouth. Betel-chewing equipment is decorative, portable and very popular with collectors.

Use the links to see all of the different types of betel chewing and smoking equipment from PNG in Plymouth's collections.
Many of our catalogue records were created in the past and have yet to be updated. Some of the historic wording may now appear outdated and even offensive. Please be aware that the database may include records for objects that are considered secret or sacred by some communities. If you see anything that concerns you, please get in touch with us.

Lime containers

There are 15 containers for holding lime in Dauncey's collection at Plymouth, made from gourds, wood or ostrich eggshell. Twelve of these are made from gourds, two from wood and one from an ostrich eggshell, each with a small opening at the top for holding the lime. Most of the gourds have burnt-in geometric patterns. The eggshell is decorated with red seeds, attached around its opening with resin. There are two wooden mortars made from dark wood, their carved patterns emphasised in white. One of these is accompanied by a small wooden figure, probably used as a pestle. There is also a small gourd with burnt-in decoration, collected by Gertrude Benham, which is described as a snuff bottle but is very similar to Dauncey's lime-gourds. One of the lime-gourds in the Plymouth collection has an elaborate spatula made from bone, decorated with white glass trade beads and red trade-cloth strips.
View the lime containers in the collection
The photograph [1] shows an older man, dressed in ceremonial costume, using a lime-gourd and spatula very similar to the one in Plymouth - it may even be the same one.

Lime spatulas

There are 25 lime spatulas from Dauncey's collection in the Museum. 21 of these are made of dark wood with carved handles, some of which depict human figures, faces or birds, while others have more abstract patterns. One spatula is decorated with a string of black, blue and red glass beads. The most elaborate carved figure has been identified as the work of Mutuaga, a celebrated carver whose work can be found in many museum collections. There are also six spatulas made from bone. Two further blackened wooden spatulas with carved handles were obtained from collectors other than Dauncey.
View the lime spatulas in the collection
This man in the photograph [2] is demonstrating the use of a lime gourd and spatula.

Smoking tobacco

Tobacco pipes

Tobacco was introduced to New Guinea by Europeans, three or four centuries ago. There are nine pipes for smoking tobacco in Dauncey's collection at Plymouth, five more that may or may not be Dauncey's, and one from another collector. Each is a long bamboo tube with a burnt-in design, and a hole in the side for inhaling through. Most have geometric designs, but some depict spirit-figures and faces similar to those found on drums and on men's bark belts. Most of the pipes are cylindrical but two have pointed ends, like the crocodile mouths seen on drums or on hunting charms. Different smoking pipes are used in different parts of Papua New Guinea - in some areas people used smaller tubes, rather like cigarette-holders. Different smoking pipes are used in different parts of Papua New Guinea - in some areas people used smaller tubes, rather like cigarette-holders.
View the tobacco pipes in the collection
In the photograph [3], a man is demonstrating the use of a tobacco pipe.

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Papua New Guinea - Betel chewing and smoking - Plymouth Museums Galleries Archives

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Betel leaves are chewed together with areca nut and lime powder. Equipment used in betel chewing includes a pestle and mortar to grind the lime, a gourd for storing it, and a spatula for transferring the lime to the mouth. Betel-chewing equipment is decorative, portable and very popular with collectors.

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on the national gallery of Victoria, Australia

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Medium

earth pigments on clay over rattan

Measurements

30.5 × 27.4 × 8.5 cm

Place/s of Execution

Maprik, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

Accession Number

O14-1980

Department

Pacific Art

Credit Line

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria in memory of Stanley Gordon Moriarty by Jean McKay Moriarty, Fellow, 1980
©

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Yam mask | Abelam people, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea | NGV | View Work

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Medium earth pigments on clay over rattan Measurements 30.5 × 27.4 × 8.5 cm Place/s of Execution Maprik, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea Accession Number O14-1980 Department Pacific Art Credit Line National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria in memory of Stanley Gordon Moriarty by Jean McKay Moriarty, Fellow, 1980©

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From the National Gallery of Victoria website. While it is not completely the same, the necklace seems to be made of similar materials. Said to have been worn by a man while he danced.

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Medium

bailer shell, shell, fibre string, tapa string

Measurements

34.8 × 16.0 × 5.3 cm

Place/s of Execution

Safia, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea

Accession Number

2008.301

Department

Pacific Art

Credit Line

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Louise and Sam Dawson, 2008
©

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Dodoura (Bailer shell necklace) | Safia people, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea | NGV | View Work

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Medium bailer shell, shell, fibre string, tapa string Measurements 34.8 × 16.0 × 5.3 cm Place/s of Execution Safia, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea Accession Number 2008.301 Department Pacific Art Credit Line National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Gift of Louise and Sam Dawson, 2008©

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This shell necklace is from Kootenay. The shell ornament is the same as our collection from New Guinea. It's very interesting to see people cross continent enjoy the similar personal decoration.

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Medium

conus shell, wild banana seed, seed fibre, pigment of tapa string

Measurements

30.5 × 17.5 × 2.5 cm

Place/s of Execution

Orotoaba village, Tufi District, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea

Accession Number

2008.321

Department

Pacific Art

Credit Line

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Louise and Sam Dawson, 2008
©

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Shell necklace | Orotoaba village, Tufi District, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea | NGV | View Work

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Medium conus shell, wild banana seed, seed fibre, pigment of tapa string Measurements 30.5 × 17.5 × 2.5 cm Place/s of Execution Orotoaba village, Tufi District, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea Accession Number 2008.321 Department Pacific Art Credit Line National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Gift of Louise and Sam Dawson, 2008©

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This necklace is nearly identical to the one we have in class.

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Again, the materials used are very similar. The pendant(s) on this one are a lot more similar to the necklace in class - the same kind of shell?

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Medium

conus shells, fibre string

Measurements

15.0 × 18.0 × 1.0 cm

Place/s of Execution

Orotoaba village, Tufi District, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea

Accession Number

2008.312

Department

Pacific Art

Credit Line

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Louise and Sam Dawson, 2008
©

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Shell necklace | Orotoaba village, Tufi District, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea | NGV | View Work

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Medium conus shells, fibre string Measurements 15.0 × 18.0 × 1.0 cm Place/s of Execution Orotoaba village, Tufi District, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea Accession Number 2008.312 Department Pacific Art Credit Line National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Gift of Louise and Sam Dawson, 2008©

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Another similar necklace, however this one is from Queensland.

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Medium

natural fibres, black pearl shell

Measurements

40.0 × 15.0 cm

Place/s of Execution

Horn Island, Queensland

Accession Number

2000.229

Department

Indigenous Art

Credit Line

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 2000
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Dhibal (Necklace) | Seriat Young~Kala Lagaw Ya | NGV | View Work

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Medium natural fibres, black pearl shell Measurements 40.0 × 15.0 cm Place/s of Execution Horn Island, Queensland Accession Number 2000.229 Department Indigenous Art Credit Line National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Purchased, 2000©

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The shell pendant seems to be a trend.

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Medium

mother-of-pearl, turtle shell, shell, seed, fibre string

Measurements

48.0 × 18.2 × 2.4 cm

Place/s of Execution

Baga village, Tufi District, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea

Accession Number

2008.302

Department

Pacific Art

Credit Line

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Louise and Sam Dawson, 2008
©

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Necklace | Baga village, Tufi District, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea | NGV | View Work

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Medium mother-of-pearl, turtle shell, shell, seed, fibre string Measurements 48.0 × 18.2 × 2.4 cm Place/s of Execution Baga village, Tufi District, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea Accession Number 2008.302 Department Pacific Art Credit Line National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Gift of Louise and Sam Dawson, 2008©

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This one is just listed as a penis cover. Unsure of whether there is a difference between a sheath and a cover.

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This one is a lot more narrow than the one in class, but the material seems very similar.

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Said to have been used for self decoration by men. Apparently, shells "metonymically refer to men and are art of male accoutrements".

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One of the many Tapa Cloths on the MOA site.

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There is a lot of info in this 'About this object' section on the site. It might be helpful.

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At festivals following the yam harvest, the may be worn by new initiates or may cover prize yams. This reflects the association of yams with man. Only the dancer who personifies the spirit, Baba-tagwe, could wear the masks. The was decorated with flowers and orange berries, while the dancer's body was hidden with shredded sago leaves. Elders gave him presents of yams, etc., which he would place by the ngwalndu in the spirit house to ensure a good crop the next year. Unlike Tamberan House masks, a Tumbuan mask could be viewed by the whole village, including women and children.

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At festivals following the yam harvest, the may be worn by new initiates or may cover prize yams. This reflects the association of yams with man. Only the dancer who personifies the spirit, Baba-tagwe, could wear the masks. The was decorated with flowers and orange berries, while the dancer's body was hidden with shredded sago leaves.

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Arts of the Pacific Islands

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view

ACCESSION NUMBER 87.218.54

CREDIT LINE Gift of Marcia and John Friede and Mrs. Melville W. Hall

RIGHTS STATEMENT Creative Commons-BY

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Arts of the Pacific Islands MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view ACCESSION NUMBER 87.218.54 CREDIT LINE Gift of Marcia and John Friede and Mrs. Melville W. Hall RIGHTS STATEMENT Creative Commons-BY You may download and use Brooklyn Museum images of this three-dimensional work in accordance with a Creative Commons license.

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tobacco-pipe

Object type

Museum number

Oc1950,02.74

Description

Register 1950
Bamboo tobacco-pipe with an opening at one end and a small aperture near the other end. The pipe has 'pokerwork' decoration and two plaited vegetable fibre bands.

Ethnic name

Dimensions

Curator's comments

Register 1950
1924, Trobriand Islands."Trobriand Islands. Papua. Tobacco pipe. Tobacco is rolled ...? a cigarette, inserted in the ... ?...smoke drawn into pipe from the end...,?" written on label on object.

Location

Not on display

Acquisition name

Department

Africa, Oceania & the Americas

Registration number

Oc1950,02.74

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tobacco-pipe Object type Oc1950,02.74 Register 1950Bamboo tobacco-pipe with an opening at one end and a small aperture near the other end. The pipe has 'pokerwork' decoration and two plaited vegetable fibre bands. Ethnic name Dimensions Register 19501924, Trobriand Islands."Trobriand Islands. Papua. Tobacco pipe. Tobacco is rolled ...? a cigarette, inserted in the ...